- Integrated therapy approach
- Focus on coping skills
- Support for caregivers
About Kristine
Kristine Gustafson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) based in Missouri. She draws on 14 years of clinical experience to help people manage stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, and the strains that come with major life changes. Her style is practical and down-to-earth, focused on what will make day-to-day life feel more manageable.
She blends approaches such as cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered work. That mix lets her tailor sessions to a person’s needs rather than use a single rigid method. Sessions often focus on small, doable steps that build skills and reduce overwhelm.
Kristine has a particular track record supporting people with compassion fatigue, caregiving strain, chronic illness, and addiction-related concerns. She also helps with relationship difficulties, self-esteem, sleep and eating problems, parenting stress, career concerns, and money and financial issues when these affect mood or daily functioning.
Her aim is to create a welcoming, nonjudgmental space where clients can talk through hard feelings and practice new ways of coping. She works with clients to set concrete goals and track progress through regular check-ins and adjustments to the plan.
People who choose Kristine can expect a collaborative approach that balances emotional support with practical tools. She encourages steady, realistic changes so improvements last beyond the therapy room.
How her approaches work in online therapy
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying values and taking small, meaningful actions toward them while accepting difficult feelings that come up. It can help with anxiety, depression, and the stress of life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) zeroes in on patterns of thinking and behavior that keep problems going and teaches practical skills to change them, which is useful for anxiety, mood, and sleeping or eating concerns. Mindfulness-based work trains simple attention practices to reduce reactivity and improve emotional regulation, often helping with stress, trauma triggers, and caregiver exhaustion.Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they shape a plan and adjust methods over time so sessions stay useful and relevant.
Practical benefits of online therapy include fitting sessions into a busy week and reducing travel time so it’s easier to keep regular appointments. Some formats are not specified here, so confirm the exact session options before booking. Online work can make it simpler to schedule shorter check-ins, use tools like worksheets between sessions, and apply skills directly to everyday situations.
Areas of focus
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She helps with stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, addictions, grief, and many day-to-day struggles including sleep, eating, parenting, career, and money and financial issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style blends cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and client-centered work to create practical, tailored plans.
What is her background and experience?
She has 14 years of clinical experience working with a wide range of concerns, including compassion fatigue, chronic illness management, and life transitions.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC, practicing in Missouri.
Which languages are supported and can international clients connect?
Sessions are offered in English and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
Session formats are not specified here; confirm current session options with the service before booking.
How is cost handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with this therapist?
Use the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.